Needing to rediscover their devastating form after a loss last time out, Yoogali SC has put their foot back on the accelerator after picking up a 4-1 win over ANU in Cootamundra on Sunday.
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Danny Roche and Joe Preece found the back of the net from open play while Calvin Roddie was able to convert with a stunning free-kick before a composed finish from the penalty spot from Mitch Bagiante wrapped up the three-goal victory.
Coach Luke Santolin was pleased to see his side able to rediscover their form after the slight blip against Weston Molonglo.
"We needed to respond, and we worked on some formation and structure at training, but the biggest thing was that we needed to bring back that aggression that brought us success earlier in the year," he said.
"From the first five minutes, I could tell that we were one, and the scoreline reflected our work rate."
Santolin was pleased with the brand of football that his side played on the weekend feeling that it was not only good to watch but also to be apart of and the enjoyment will help push the side as they prepare for the finals series.
"When we are performing and working together it is a beautiful thing not just to watch, but I'm sure as a player it is a beautiful thing to be apart of," he said.
"The more that they do work together, the better the football that will be played. It was good to find that feeling again with finals next week."
The front four of the Yoogali side continue to hit the back of the net on a regular basis with all four members finding the back of the net with Roche leading the golden boot race with nine goals ahead of Bagiante who has eight.
While them finding their scoring form is pleasing to Santolin, the way they are playing as a team is more important to the Yoogali coach.
"There was actually a couple of instances where they tried to set the other ones up when it would have been fair to shoot, but that is what I want to see as a coach is that unselfish play," he said.
"I think we are passed that now and I think it is more about team success credit to the front four. More importantly, they are our first line of defence and in particular, Joe Preece, who was just an animal. I would hate to play against him."
Santolin knew the impact that Preece had on the side, but after his absence in their defeat last week it is clear of the important role he plays in the side.
"He is a perfect balance. He is a mongrel off the ball and silky on it. You don't find many players like that," he said.
"He makes the front four players want to defend more because they follow his lead. I never like to give one player more praise, but he really deserves that today."
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